Creative Audio Works provides audio transfers and restoration of records (16, 33.3, 45 and 78 rpm) and tapes (micro cassette, cassette, DAT, 1/4 track and 2 track 1/4” reel-to-reel). Recordings are imported to a computer using digital conversion. All processing is performed with 24-bit 96KHz precision using dedicated software programs produced for CD mastering. At this point, background noises such as crackles, ticks, pops and electrical hum can be reduced or removed in the digital domain using dedicated restoration software. The finished product is then burned onto a Compact Disc or DVD for worry-free listening and archival.

We also provide restoration of audio used in film and video production, as well as surveillance tapes. With these, common background ambient sounds such as air conditioners, wind noise and other forms of noise and distortion can be reduced or eliminated completely.

Formats we accept

• 1/2 track stereo,
  reel to reel 1/4" tape
• 1/2 track stereo, with time code, reel to reel 1/4" tape
• 1/4 track stereo,
  reel to reel 1/4" tape
• Full Track mono reel to reel
  1/4" tape
• Cassette, Micro Cassette,
  4 track Cassette
• Records (16, 33.3, 45, 78 rpm)
• Alesis M20 8 track digital

Software

• Bias PEak Pro 6 XT
• Steinberg Cubase 4
• iZotope RX
• Numerous plug-ins for restoration

Equipment

• Mac G5
• 16 Channels modified MOTU 896 HD Converters
• Genelec 8030 Monitors
• Otari MTR 10
• Otari MTR 12
• Otari MX 5050 MK IV reel to reel
• Studer A710 cassette deck
• Panasonic SV 3700 DAT, HHB TC 1000 DAT
• DBX Type I and II
• Outboard Dolby B
  manufactured by Dolby
• Vestax Turntable